Question 1

Why did Martin Scorsese ask other directors to watch 'After Hours' during production?

Accepted Answer

Martin Scorsese could not figure out a suitable ending for the film, so he asked Brian De Palma, Steven Spielberg, and Terry Gilliam to watch it and give their opinions on how it should end.

Question 2

What unusual direction did Martin Scorsese give Griffin Dunne to enhance his performance?

Accepted Answer

Martin Scorsese told Griffin Dunne to refrain from sex and sleep during filming to get a more realistic feeling of paranoia for his role.

Question 3

How did the script for 'After Hours' originate?

Accepted Answer

Joseph Minion's script was his thesis for Columbia Film School, and he got an 'A' from his teacher, Yugoslavian director Dusan Makavejev.

Question 4

Which festivals has 'After Hours' been featured in?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1986 and has been shown at festivals like São Paulo International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, and Glasgow Film Festival in 2024.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of 'After Hours'?

Accepted Answer

Uptown Manhattan office worker Paul Hackett ventures downtown for a hookup with a mystery woman, desperate to escape his mind-numbing routine.

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